Borriello, who has also played for Milan in the past, has emerged as a viable alternative to Kaka.

The striker is transfer-listed at Roma after a disappointing spell on loan with Juventus last season, but Milan believe that they can get the best out of the 30-year-old that left them in 2010. A swap deal with Antonio Cassano has already apparently been rejected by Roma but they would be open to loaning Borriello out.

Matri is the second option if Milan cannot sign Kaka. However, Juve would be reluctant to let him join their rivals despite Matri’s difficulties in breaking into the Bianconeri team towards the end of last season.

Milan’s faint hopes of landing Matri depend on Juve bringing in another striker, whilst it is understood that initial talks with the Turin side have seen a disagreement over the structure of a deal, with the Rossoneri pushing for a loan only.